Trimming Trees and Bushes - Why?

Why is it important for me to trim my trees and bushes that are along a road that adjoins my property?

As a rule of thumb, we are asking you to trim those areas to a minimum of 2’ from the edge of the curb line with a minimum 15’ vertical clearance.  The reasons we are asking you to do this are for:

• Safety – school buses, fire trucks, ambulances, UPS, FEDEX trucks & snowplows.  Branches and bushes growing out or hanging low over the lane of traffic forces these large vehicles to travel in the center of the road and does not allow for opposing traffic to pass.  Also, it does not allow the Township to perform winter maintenance from curb line to curb line.

• Convenience – for your fellow neighbor or loved one who may like to walk along the edge of the roadway for exercise.

• Protection - of your vehicles, your neighbors and those who visit your home.  By trimming these areas, it would eliminate vehicles being scratched or damaged.

Please walk your property which abuts any road to see if your property complies.  We would appreciate those residents who know they have a problem to start to rectify it.  For further information, please click here for requirements.

If you have any questions, you may call the Township Office at 610-255-5212 and ask to speak to Jeff Eastburn, Franklin Township Operations Manager.